The article titled "Texas Takes On Wall Street" discusses Texas's recent actions against Wall Street practices, highlighting a conflict over financial regulations. It includes mentions of former President Trump's decision to call off planned strikes on Iran and the European Central Bank's decision to raise interest rates. The piece also compares the UFC's popularity and cultural significance to major historical events, likening it to the moon landing. The authors involved are James P. Sutton, Surya Gowda, and Ross Anderson. The newsletter emphasizes delivering concise news updates and encourages readers to subscribe for full access.

Texas Takes On Wall Street

Plus: Trump calls off new strikes on Iran, the European Central Bank raises rates, and the UFC is like the moon landing, apparently.

James P. Sutton, Surya Gowda, & Ross Anderson/June 12, 2026

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James P. Sutton

James P. Sutton is a Morning Dispatch Reporter, based in Washington D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2024, he most recently graduated from University of Oxford with a Master’s degree in history. He has also taught high school history in suburban Philadelphia, and interned at National Review and the Foreign Policy Research Institute. When not writing for The Morning Dispatch, he is probably playing racquet sports, reading a history book, or rooting for Bay Area sports teams.

Surya Gowda

Surya Gowda is a Morning Dispatch Reporter, based in New York City. Before joining the company in 2026, she worked at USA Today and the political economy publication ProMarket. When Surya isn't writing for The Morning Dispatch, she's probably experimenting with watercolor paints or trying out a creative makeup look.

Ross Anderson

Ross Anderson is the Editor of The Morning Dispatch, based in London. Prior to joining the company in 2025, he was an editor at The Spectator, columnist at The New York Sun, and a Tablet fellow. When Ross isn’t working on TMD, he’s probably trying out new tech, lifting weights, or hanging out with his cat, Teddy.

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